​My name is Sven Gelhausen and I am the owner and executive director of Lighthouse Business Services. I have over 18 years experience in administrative business support and management. And I would like to work with you and your business for our mutual benefit. But you shouldn’t just invite a stranger into your business to handle your operations. So I would like to share some of my background with you. For more details though, I would be delighted to speak to you directly.

My extensive practical and educational background is in the broad arena of administrative and business management. I have international experience having worked in Germany and Canada in large government and health care organizations as well as the private sector. In my various roles as Executive Assistant and Administrative Managers I have successfully worked with a diverse range of stakeholders from engineers, civil servants and lawyers to physicians and senior executives. I really thrive in environments where I can use my solution focused, critical thinking, and analytical skills to create successful outcomes in the workplace. No matter the type or size of organization, I can be relied on to continually deliver diverse operational activities, always with a high level of accuracy and consideration.

No matter how big or small the task, I have the same commitment to achieving an outstanding result. My specific experiences are quite broad. To give you some examples, I have:

Supported Senior Executives as an Executive Assistant

Managed administrative activities as an Office Manager

Led a government department as the Business Services Manager

Reviewed business processes and workflows to find efficiencies and financial savings

Set up and managed business documentation systems

Project managed office moves, implementation of new software and updates, much more

My discretion and integrity is of the highest importance to me and is something my clients value. I am trusted to handle confidential and sensitive matters. With experience in:

I am proud to offer my expertise to you – virtually anywhere. With my home bases in the Comox Valley and in Metro Vancouver I can support your business remotely but efficiently. And I remain available to speak in person when needed. ​I’d be happy to discuss how we can work together so I can give you the peace of mind that your essential business administration tasks are being taken care of, responsibly and effectively.